The Underdogs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169254251)

The Underdogs is a novel written by Mexican author Mariano Azuela. It is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the Mexican Revolution, which took place between 1910 and 1920. The story follows a group of peasants who join the revolutionary movement in their quest for social justice and freedom from oppression. The main character, Demetrio Macias, is a charismatic and fearless leader who inspires his followers to fight against the corrupt government and wealthy landowners. The novel explores the themes of class struggle, social injustice, and the human cost of war. Azuela's vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of life during the revolution, including poverty, violence, and betrayal, make this book a compelling and thought-provoking read. The Underdogs is considered a classic of Mexican literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.The news spread like lightning. Villa--the magic word! The Great Man, the salient profile, the unconquerable warrior who, even at a distance, exerts the fascination of a reptile, a boa constrictor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mariano Azuela
ISBN-10: 116925425X
ISBN-13: 9781169254251
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 21586 / Underdogs